Coping Tools

[radiolassie82]

I've been doing pretty well with my reading, and so it's only appropriate that I share some of what I'm picking up. In Chapter 2 Dr. Domur introduces several techniques aimed at eliciting the “relaxation response”. This helps lower your stress levels which can directly affect your fertility. I've only really attempted the Breath Focus exercise.

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meditation/calming videos

[leiabelle]

I am fundamentally terrible at meditation (way too easily distracted), but I've found the videos by TheHonestGuys on YouTube to be extremely relaxing. I listen to them while knitting or doing housework. They have a lot of guided visualization-type videos, which I find makes it easier to maintain focus than music alone, and their Middle-Earth-themed videos are particularly awesome.

(I have a few more recs if you're interested, but I don't want to come over all pushy. I'm sure you're getting more advice/"helpful" suggestions than you can shake a stick at. *hugs* Also, hi!)

[radiolassie82]

Those are pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing! :)